Popular cruise line shuts down fan-favorite amenity during health scare
A cruise line reportedly shut down hot tubs and heated whirlpools aboard one of its ships as a precaution after three confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease involving former passengers.
The cases involved three travelers who sailed aboard Norwegian Prima, a 3,200-passenger vessel, in May and July 2026, the blog Cruise Fever reported.
The source of the exposure has not yet been determined.
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Divers uncover hundreds of ancient relics near shipwreck untouched for 2,100 years
Archaeologists recently uncovered a roughly 2,100-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Sicily - along with hundreds of remnants of its ancient cargo.
The discovery was announced last month by the Italian Ministry of Culture. The ruins are about three miles off the coast of Mazara del Vallo, a city located about 50 miles southwest of Palermo.
The wreck was discovered during a joint inspection by Italian cultural heritage officials and Carabinieri diving units after private citizens reported the site.
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US warns Americans about exit bans and 'unjust' detention in popular destination
Americans who may be planning a trip to China are urged to take extra precautions, as U.S. officials warn travelers to "keep a low profile" while visiting the country.
The State Department recently updated its Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" advisory for mainland China, warning Americans about the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, exit bans and "the risk of unjust arrest or detention."
U.S. citizens could be questioned or detained without being told what crime they are accused of - and without being given access to U.S. consular services, according to the advisory.
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Massive alligator attacks young swimmer in nature preserve despite posted warning
A child was rushed to a Florida hospital after being bitten by an alligator while swimming in an off-limits nature preserve.
The incident happened Monday afternoon at Weeki Wachee Preserve in Hernando County, according to a Facebook post from the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
The victim, who has not been identified, suffered puncture wounds to the arm and leg after being bitten by an alligator estimated to be between 9 and 12 feet long, according to officials.
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Nevada casino on brink of closure reopens to lure tourists fed up with Las Vegas prices
One month after a Nevada casino narrowly avoided closure and reopened its doors, the iconic destination is expanding its comeback - betting that lower prices and fee-free resort experiences can lure travelers frustrated by high prices in Las Vegas.
Primm Valley Resort & Casino's July 22 reopening marked a dramatic turnaround for the town of Primm, which had been on the brink of losing its last operating casino-hotel and 344 jobs earlier this summer.
The Primm family struck a last-minute deal with Las Vegas-based Terrible's to operate the properties, averting the planned closure.
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Mom loses grip on daughter as passenger ferry capsizes with 20 people still missing
A ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew capsized off the northern coast of Cyprus, leaving at least eight people dead and about 20 others missing as search efforts continued Monday.
The vessel was traveling from Kyrenia in northern Cyprus to the Turkish port of Tasucu when it began taking on water shortly after leaving port Sunday, according to Reuters.
Survivors were rescued from the water and from the overturned ferry as nearby vessels and coast guard crews responded, Reuters reported.
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Social media photo craze sparks tourist invasion at picture-perfect vacation hot spot
Long lines of tourists are forming at some of Santorini's most famous photo spots as visitors seek out the island's iconic views.
Videos circulating online show crowds lining the narrow streets of Oia to pose in front of the Greek island's famous blue-domed churches - with some visitors lining up early in the morning for their turn.
Mandee Migliaccio, CEO of New Jersey-based Stepping Out Travel, told Fox News Digital that Santorini was a bucket-list destination long before social media, but she believes that today's platforms have amplified travelers' desire to capture the same iconic images.
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Grandfather finds hidden treasure in plain sight as park officials 'dumbfounded' by discovery
A grandfather from Tennessee recently walked away from an Arkansas state park with a remarkable discovery: a yellow diamond.
He made the discovery at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Pike County, Arkansas State Parks announced Aug. 29.
At the time, Barry G. Smith of Germantown, Tennessee, was searching for diamonds in the park with his two granddaughters, Sage and Juniper.
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Drunk man steals plane, sends fighter jets scrambling near nuclear plant
A 24-year-old man allegedly stole a small plane from an airport in Hungary while intoxicated before prompting a dramatic military response - a "very dangerous" and "rare" occurrence, according to an aviation expert.
The man took a Cessna 172 from Kalocsa Airport on Saturday morning after pulling the ropes that secured the plane from the ground, according to a translated video posted on Facebook by Hungarian police.
The man then took off using a service road and headed toward Paks, home to Hungary's only nuclear power plant, according to a Facebook post from Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, Ph.D., Hungary's defense...
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Deadly mystery unfolds as canoeists are found unresponsive after midnight trip
Two canoeists were mysteriously found dead after setting out shortly before midnight on California's Tomales Bay, prompting an investigation.
The Marin County Sheriff's Office said the canoeists were found unresponsive Sunday.
Authorities have publicly identified only one of the two victims as San Francisco resident Casey Flynn Melia, 36.
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Travelers warned of murder, kidnappings and drink-spiking robberies in vacation hot spot
Americans heading to Brazil are being warned to watch their drinks, stay alert at ATMs and avoid certain areas after U.S. officials recently flagged an array of safety risks.
The State Department updated its Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution advisory for Brazil Aug. 31, though officials noted the country's advisory level remained unchanged.
The main reasons for the advisory update are "crime and kidnapping," officials said.
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Site where Jesus was crucified and buried reveals new evidence that backs biblical account
Archaeologists have completed an excavation beneath one of Christianity's holiest sites, revealing a fuller picture of the ancient landscape where Jesus Christ was crucified and buried and providing support for scripture - something an early Christianity expert said he found very compelling.
Francesca Stasolla, an archaeology professor at the Sapienza University of Rome, led the excavation in 2025, which focused on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
The findings were recently published in Liber Annuus, the archaeological journal of Jerusalem's Studium Biblicum Franciscanum, in a 98-page preliminary report on the campaign.
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Climber stranded on 6-inch ledge at 11,000 feet as 46 mph winds ground rescue helicopter
A climber became stranded on a ledge just 6 inches wide about 11,000 feet up a California mountain, with strong winds preventing crews from reaching him by helicopter as the man fought to hold tight.
The climber, identified as 51-year-old Rob Martin of Oakland, California, ran into trouble Aug. 22 while attempting the Mendenhall Couloir on Laurel Mountain, according to a Facebook post from the Mono County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team.
After mistakenly leaving the established climbing route, Martin found himself in steep terrain and could no longer safely move forward or retreat, the team said.
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Terrorism, armed conflict prompt stark warning for Americans visiting scenic spot
Officials are urging Americans to steer clear of a Middle Eastern destination known for its dramatic desert landscapes, rugged mountains and picturesque coastline.
The U.S. State Department updated its "Level 3: Reconsider Travel" travel advisory for Oman on Aug. 30.
The advisory was updated to reflect that family members may now travel to Oman to join U.S. government employees stationed there - while the advisory level and risk indicators remain unchanged.
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'We need to return immediately,' flight crew warns as pilot health emergency unfolds
A Delta Air Lines flight returned to an airport within minutes of takeoff after the crew reported a medical emergency involving a pilot.
Delta Flight 1208 returned to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) shortly after departing for Orlando, Florida, because of a reported medical issue involving a pilot, the airline told Fox News Digital.
"The crew followed established procedures to return to MSP where the aircraft landed safely," Delta said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.
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Divers brave deadly 'Mount Everest of shipwrecks' as famed wreck breaks apart
Some 240 feet beneath the ocean lies a shipwreck so dangerous and difficult to explore that divers have dubbed it the "Mount Everest of shipwrecks" - and it's right off the coast of the U.S.
The wreck's depth and unforgiving conditions leave little room for error. "Even expert divers have had challenges," retired U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Aaron Davenport told Fox News Digital.
Now, after 70 years beneath the Atlantic, the Andrea Doria itself is becoming another hazard as it continues to deteriorate.
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Frightening scene unfolds on iconic sky ride as child falls down onto boardwalk
A frightening scene unfolded on the Jersey Shore this week when a toddler fell from an iconic boardwalk ride and her aunt scrambled to help.
The incident took place aboard Casino Pier's Sky Ride, a chairlift-style attraction in Seaside Heights, on Monday, the Asbury Park Press reported.
The 2-year-old girl fell at about 7:40 p.m. on the Sky Ride in Seaside Heights before the ride started moving, NJ.com reported. She tumbled to the edge of the boardwalk and sand, according to the outlet.
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Popular pantry staple could get you stopped at airport security under little-known TSA rule
Travelers may want to take a second look at what they're packing for their next flight after the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reminded passengers that one common food item is subject to its liquids rule.
The TSA recently took to X to remind travelers that, yes, peanut butter is considered a liquid when going through airport security.
"Peanut butter is a liquid... we said what we said... this time with receipts," the agency wrote.
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One of history's most famous battles could be rewritten by long-lost papal letter
A lost letter from a pope could rewrite the story of one of history's most famous battles - nearly 1,000 years after it was fought.
The University of East Anglia announced the new research, which sheds light on the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, in August.
Professor Tom Licence was examining historical records when he came across previously overlooked excerpts from a lost papal letter that was preserved in the Vatican archives, he said.
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Americans headed for high-risk nation urged to prepare wills, leave DNA samples ahead of time
Americans who may be planning a trip to Libya are being urged to reconsider those plans, as the U.S. State Department has issued its strongest possible travel warning.
The department recently updated Libya's Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory, warning Americans not to visit the country for any reason due to crime, terrorism, health concerns, unrest, kidnapping and landmines. The overall advisory level did not change.
"Do not travel to Libya for any reason," the advisory states.
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